The Matter protocol involves creating a more streamlined communication pathway for smart home devices. Many major players in the smart home device space are on board with Matter. With an agreed-upon ...

Most smart home devices are often poorly protected, use weak communication protocols and no encryption, making them ...

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IKEA is no stranger to smart home products but it’s now looking to take things to the next level with Matter and a new DIRIGERA hub. That’s According to recent reports following an official ...

Homey’s new Matter Bridge app pulls Zigbee, Z Wave, 433 MHz, and IR devices into Apple Home, letting HomeKit control older ...

Every year, after recovering from CES, I take a step back and evaluate the most influential IoT technology trends. This year’s winner is Matter, a new industry standard for smart home connectivity ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. As connected becomes the default for every household appliance — from TVs and washing machines to ovens and ...

Smart home hacking exists, but it's probably not the threat you think it is. Here are the facts, practices to keep you safe and more.

You’ve maybe seen the “Thread” brand on the occasional smart home appliance, like the last Apple HomePod Mini. Understanding what exactly Thread entails and what it can do for your set-up can shape ...